The Maltese Islands Calendar of Events 2017
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THE MALTESE ISLANDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 -A DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS- Welcome from the Chief Executive, Malta Tourism Authority Dear Guest, the street band marches, the merrymaking and the religious activities connected with feasts of patron saints which every Malta is an island destination like no other. It is a holiday town and village honours yearly. Most feasts present their destination that makes you fall in love with it at first sight! firework displays in the evening skies for all to marvel at. Whether you want to experience some quality relaxation And as a bonus, most of the events are free of charge. time or else be active in exploring places of interest, you Moreover, it is possible for one to enjoy as many as three will be pleased to know that Malta has it all. Although it is different events on any given day, because distances are the smallest island state in the Mediterranean, Malta is also short and well connected by public transport. surprisingly full of entertaining, cultural and fun events all year round. There is no season during which the Maltese As our guest, you may rest assured that your visit will be islands take a break. complemented by an event that will match one or more of your preferences. Having chosen Malta as your destination, Most of the events that take place in Malta and Gozo are I augur that you enjoy your stay with us and that you will created by the Maltese, for the Maltese and foreigners return home with happy and fond memories. You just have alike. Very few of the events presented here are explicitly to choose your pick from any of the events scheduled in staged for ‘tourists’ only. This gives each event an authentic this publication. To keep yourself updated, I invite you to touch. Yet, because many of these events contain a strong click on the link below and consult our calendar of events element of highly entertaining qualities that may well be on the official MTA website, www.visitmalta.com/en/events. appreciated by an international crowd, these are worth We also welcome your feedback any time - before, during or noting. To cite a few examples, throughout the year, no less after your stay. We simply want to ensure that your visit will than 50 events that include Maltese food and wine as their be an enjoyable one and that you will want to repeat your main attraction are organised in various towns and villages. experience with another trip soon. One may also count some 120 musical events of all genres that are staged either indoors, in theatres, or else in outdoor venues. Moreover, there are dozens of re-enactments and Paul Bugeja pageants that are presented in surroundings of historical Chief Executive and architectural beauty. One may experience first-hand Malta Tourism Authority TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TITLE PAGE TITLE Welcome from the Chief Executive, October 03 Malta Tourism Authority 58 - 63 09 - 11 December 2016 64 - 66 November 12 - 17 January 68 - 70 December 18 - 21 February 72 - 73 Public & National Holidays 22 - 25 March 74 Carnival 26 - 31 April 75 Good Friday & Easter 32 - 34 May 76 L-Imnarja / Santa Maria 36 - 41 June 77 Christmas 42 - 47 July 78 - 80 Index of Events 48 - 52 August 81 - 83 Index of Feasts 54 - 57 September LIST OF ICONS ICON DESCRIPTION ICON DESCRIPTION Music Food Sports Re-enactment & Pageantry Drama Exhibition / Fair Outdoor Event Children’s Entertainment Religious Grand Spectacle National Holiday Morning Event Public Holiday Evening Event Folklore Local Council Event 6 DECEMBER 2016 December 2016 DATE EVENT VENUE DATE EVENT VENUE 19.11 09.12 Malta International Organ Various The First Gozo Various - - Festival localities International Choir Festival venues, Gozo 09.12 10.12 ‘Sursum Corda’ - 150th 10.12 Seminary, 03.12 Anniversary of the Sacred - Gozitano Agricultural Village Xewkija, Gozo Victoria, Gozo Heart Seminary Concert 11.12 Independence Wied The official opening of the 03.12 Square, 10.12 A Childhood Christmas il-Lunzjata, Christmas Festivities in Gozo Victoria, Gozo Victoria, Gozo Il-Ħagar, St. Pjazza S. Luċija, 03.12 Pre-Christmas Concert by George’s 10.12 Festival of Light Santa Luċija, - School of Music Square, Gozo 17.12 Victoria, Gozo 11.12 Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts @ Ta’ Dbieġi, Saint Lawrence - Christmas Għarb, Gozo 04.12 ‘Swejjaq’ (3rd Edition) Square, San 08.01 Lawrenz, Gozo 11.12 Għajnsielem, 06.12 - Betleħem f’Għajnsielem Feast of the Immaculate Bormla Gozo - 08.01 Conception (Cospicua) 08.12 “From Paris with Love”, Mediterranean BOV Joseph Calleja Teatru Manoel, Richard Clayderman & 07.12 11.12 Conference Foundation: Winter Concert Valletta String Octet Ensemble - Live Centre, Valletta Manikata in Concert 08.12 Gospel Music Concert Church, limits 12.12 Mediterranean University of Malta’s of Mellieħa - Conference Foundation Day Concert 09.12 St. Augustine’s 13.12 Centre, Valletta - Carols by Candlelight 2016 Priory, Victoria, 12.12 Mediterranean 10.12 Gozo - Notti Italiane a Malta Conference 13.12 Centre, Valletta DECEMBER 2016 7 DATE EVENT VENUE DATE EVENT VENUE Republic Day Celebration Pauleen’s Dance Studio Salesian 13.12 Valletta 18.12 (National Holiday) Christmas Show 2016 Theatre, Sliema St Paul’s Pro- 22.12 Malta Fairs and 13.12 Musical Tidings, Choral Cathedral, - Un-Believe It! - The Panto Conventions - Concert by the New Choral Valletta, 08.01 Centre, Ta’ Qali 16.12 Singers Floriana Parish Various Church 24.12 Procession with Baby Jesus localities, Malta Naxxar Parish & Gozo 14.12 Joy to the World Church 26.12 International Christmas 14.12 - Birgu & Valletta Pjazza Jean De Festival 2016 - Artisan Fair 30.12 Valette, Valletta 17.12 Bażilika Marija A Christmas Concert by St Francis 28.12 Bambina, Christmas Concert to mark Animae Gospel Choir Church, Xagħra, Gozo 16.12 the 30th anniversary of Republic Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Parish Church, Street, Valletta 30.12 Christmas Concert Lija 17.12 Sports Mediterranean - Children’s World Complex, 31.12 New Year’s Concert Conference 18.12 Victoria, Gozo Centre, Valletta Republic 31.12 St. George`s 17.12 Christmas Parade Street, Victoria, New Year’s Eve - Square, Gozo Celebrations 01.01 Valletta 18.12 Various choral concerts held Various - in churches localities, Gozo 23.12 Parish Church, 18.12 Christmas Concert Birżebbuġa 18.12 Christmas Mass Band Ħal Qormi 8 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 9 NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS 31st DECEMBER THE VALLETTA 2017 NYE CELEBRATIONS shall be held in St George’s Square. A musical spectacle in a joyful atmosphere will bring 2016 to a close and welcome 2017 with great cheers. Maltese and international artistes will be performing on stage. St George’s Square, Valletta www.g7events.com +356 2559 5750/1 10 DECEMBER 2016 BETLEĦEM NOTTI ITALIANE A MUSICAL TIDINGS F’GĦAJNSIELEM MALTA 8th DECEMBER - 12th - 13th DECEMBER 13th - 16th DECEMBER 2nd JANUARY Time: 7:30pm Time: 7:30pm Time: 7:30pm Experience the true spirit of Christmas This is a fantastic musical A concert to herald the advent of by visiting a large-scale crib made of entertainment spread over two Christmas. life-size structures and live actors in nights, featuring 7 Italian artistes on period costumes. Not to be missed by each night. These are: adults and children alike. - Aleandro Baldi- Christian- Eduardo Vianello- Homo Sapiens- Iva Zanicchi - Marco Morandi (in Rino Geatano) - Donatella Rettore - Wilma Goich - Ivana Spagna - Cugini di Campagna- Rosanna Fratello - Fiordaliso - Fausto Leali - Tony Dallara. Presenter of the show: Pupo. Għajnsielem, Gozo Mediterranean Conference Centre, St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, www.ghajnsielemlc.com Valletta Floriana Parish Church +356 2156 1515 www.mcc.com.mt www.thenewchoralsingers.com +356 2124 3840 / 3 DECEMBER 2016 11 JOY TO THE WORLD UN-BELIEVE IT! - NEW YEAR’S THE PANTO CONCERT 14th DECEMBER 22nd DECEMBER - 31st DECEMBER - Time: 7:30pm 8th JANUARY 1st JANUARY Time: Various Time: 8:30pm Choral Concert by Jubliate Deo Choir. Once again MADC will be presenting The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra their Christmas Panto scripted by conducted by Michael Laus celebrates Nanette Brimmer. Main star of the the New Year with a concert of show is the unique Alan Montanaro. popular classics. Parish Church, Naxxar Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Mediterranean Conference Centre, www.jubilatedeo.com Ta’ Qali Valletta www.madc.com.mt +356 2122 4011 12 JANUARY January 2017 DATE EVENT VENUE DATE EVENT VENUE Betleħem at Għajnsielem - Għajnsielem, C F Abel (1723 - 1787): Tal-Erwieħ 08.01 Adoration of the Magi Gozo 18.01 Pieces for viola da gamba Church, (VBF) Valletta Sébastien Hurtaud, Cello Teatru Manoel, 10.01 Teatru Manoel, Recital Valletta 18.01 The Rival Queens (VBF) Valletta 12.01 Valletta International Tal-Erwieħ - Various venues From Stradivarius to Bach Baroque Festival (VBF) 2017 19.01 Church, 28.01 (VBF) Valletta Ta’ Ġieżu The Trumpet Shall Sound St Paul’s 12.01 Church, (VBF) Anglican Valletta 20.01 A Golden Age (VBF) Cathedral, St John’s Valletta 13.01 Charpentier’s Te Deum (VBF) Co-Cathedral, Ta’ Ġieżu Valletta 21.01 Tenebrae (VBF) Church, Ta’ Ġieżu Valletta 14.01 Cantatas for the Soul (VBF) Church, St Augustine’s Valletta 21.01 VIBE in Concert (VBF) Church, 14.01 Atys en folie - Parody with Teatru Manoel, Valletta - Puppets (VBF) Valletta Teatru Manoel, 15.01 22.01 Bach and the Russians (VBF) Valletta Biblioteca Bach and the Spirit of the 15.01 (Public Library), Toi Toi Baroque Treasure Teatru Manoel, Dance (VBF) 22.01 Valletta Hunt Valletta Museum of Museum of La Musica Notturna Nelle 22.01 Archeology, 16.01 The Phoenix Nest (VBF) Archaeology, Strade